Stop Hiding, Start Selling: With Hayden Burgess

In this episode, I chat with Hayden Burgess, a business coach who mentors creatives who know what they love to do but need help selling and growing their businesses. I love delving into marketing, so this was a really interesting chat and I came away from it feeling inspired and ready to market myself! Key Takeaways: Having good business acumen is crucial for creatives, sometimes even more so than just being good at their craft. Many creatives are resistant to marketing themselves, but it’s a necessary skill for business growth. Consistent effort and showing up are key to building a successful business. Reframing self-promotion as a way to help potential clients can make it feel less icky. Getting comfortable with discomfort is crucial for growth in business.   Episode Highlights: 02:44 Marketing Strategies for Designers 09:16 Balancing Client Work and Self-Promotion 21:40 Leveraging Skills and Networks 28:32 Overcoming the Fear of Judgement 36:25 Should You Display Pricing on Your Website?   About the Guest: Hayden Burgess is a business coach who mentors and coaches creatives. Instagram: instagram.com/haydenphypic Website: www.pitchr.biz The Kult Method: https://www.creativesuccessblueprint.com   Mentioned in the Episode: Adam Vicarel Threads Carol Dweck, author of "Mindset" Ask Method Bob Proctor, author James Barnard on Building Your Brand   I would love to hear what you think of this episode, so please do let me know on Instagram where I'm @‌lizmmosley or @‌buildingyourbrandpodcast and I hope you enjoy the episode! This episode was written and recorded by me and produced by Lucy Lucraft (http://lucylucraft.co.uk) If you enjoyed this episode please leave a 5* rating and review!